Winfield Scott

Summary

Winfield Scott is a human^[1]. He was born in Dinwiddie County^[2]. He was born on June 13, 1786^[3]. He died in West Point^[4]. He died on May 29, 1866^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,865 views/month, #5,915 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Winfield Scott's place of birth was Dinwiddie County^[2].
• Winfield Scott passed away in West Point^[4].
• Winfield Scott was born on June 13, 1786^[3].
• Winfield Scott died on May 29, 1866^[5].
• Winfield Scott is buried at West Point Cemetery^[9].
• Winfield Scott's father was Capt. William Scott^[10].
• Winfield Scott's mother was Ann Mason^[11].
• Winfield Scott was married to Maria De Hart Mayo^[12].
• Winfield Scott was married to Lucy Baker^[13].
• A child of Winfield Scott was Marcella Scott^[14].
• A child of Winfield Scott was John Baker Scott^[15].
• Winfield Scott held citizenship in United States^[16].
• Winfield Scott's professions included military officer^[6].
• Winfield Scott worked as a politician^[7].
• Winfield Scott held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army^[17].
• Winfield Scott's education included a stint at College of William & Mary^[18].
• Winfield Scott received the Congressional Gold Medal^[19].
• Winfield Scott is recorded as male^[20].
• Winfield Scott's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Winfield Scott was affiliated with the Whig Party^[22].
• Winfield Scott's military branch is recorded as Union Army^[23].
• Winfield Scott's military branch is recorded as United States Army^[24].
• Winfield Scott's Commons category is recorded as Winfield Scott^[25].
• Winfield Scott's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[26].
• Winfield Scott was part of the conflict American Civil War^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dinwiddie County^[2], Winfield Scott… he was born on June 13, 1786^[3]. His father was Capt. William Scott^[10]. His mother was Ann Mason^[11].

Education

Winfield Scott's education included a stint at College of William & Mary^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Winfield Scott held the position of Commanding General of the United States Army^[17].

Recognition

Winfield Scott received the Congressional Gold Medal^[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Maria De Hart Mayo^[12], 1789–1862^[28] and Lucy Baker^[13]. Children include Marcella Scott^[14], 1834–1909^[29] and John Baker Scott^[15]. Winfield Scott was affiliated with the Whig Party^[22].

Death and Burial

Winfield Scott died on May 29, 1866^[5]. He passed away in West Point^[4]. Burial took place at West Point Cemetery^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Winfield Scott include Anaconda Plan^[30], a plan^[31], in United States^[32]; Scott County^[33], a county of Iowa^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1837^[36]; Winn Parish^[37], a parish of Louisiana^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1852^[40]; Winfield^[41], a village of Illinois^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1921^[44]; Huntsville^[45], a town in the United States^[46], in United States^[47]; Scott Circle^[48]; and Winfield Township^[49].

Why It Matters

Winfield Scott ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,865 views/month, #5,915 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[50] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[51]

Entities named for him include Anaconda Plan^[30], a plan^[31], in United States^[32]; Scott County^[33], a county of Iowa^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1837^[36]; Winn Parish^[37], a parish of Louisiana^[38], in United States^[39], founded in 1852^[40]; Winfield^[41], a village of Illinois^[42], in United States^[43], founded in 1921^[44]; and Huntsville^[45], a town in the United States^[46], in United States^[47].

FAQs

Where was Winfield Scott born?

Winfield Scott's place of birth was Dinwiddie County^[2].

Where did Winfield Scott die?

Winfield Scott passed away in West Point^[4].

Who were Winfield Scott's parents?

Winfield Scott's father was Capt. William Scott^[10]. Winfield Scott's mother was Ann Mason^[11].

Who was Winfield Scott married to?

Winfield Scott's spouses include Maria De Hart Mayo^[12] and Lucy Baker^[13].

What did Winfield Scott do for work?

Winfield Scott worked as military officer^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Winfield Scott go to school?

Winfield Scott was educated at College of William & Mary^[18].

What awards did Winfield Scott receive?

Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal^[19].